AAIB investigation to Robinson R44 Raven, G-EVEE

Forced landing following fuel starvation, near Chiltern Park, Oxfordshire, 29 May 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 November 2016

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 29 May 2016
• Aircraft type: Robinson R44 Raven
• Location: Near Chiltern Park, Oxfordshire
• Registration: G-EVEE

Summary:

The pilot was performing a cross-country flight when the low fuel warning activated. While manoeuvring to land, the engine was temporarily starved of fuel and ran down. The pilot conducted an autorotation to land in a field during which the helicopter sustained damage to its skid assembly.

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Published 10 November 2016